URI Proclaims September 21 International Day of Peace
June 27th, 2006
Once again the URI Global Council is asking all Cooperation Circles to
consider planning or participating in activities in commemoration of the
International Day of Peace, held each year on September 21. This day has
been designated International Day of Peace (IDP) by the United Nations.
Events might be held on the 21st or on another day around that time. By
participating in IDP activities, you will be acting in solidarity with
URI Circles, UN supporters, and others around the world. Read on for more information and the URI Peace Proclamation.
As an outcome of their recent annual meeting, the Global Council, led by
Vice Chair Mussie Hailu, created a Peace Proclamation. As a message of
cooperation and support, by this proclamation the URI joins the UN in
declaring the 21st of September “International Day of Peace” and urges
“all our members to encourage all citizens of this world to work
together to create peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all
living beings.”
Two different versions of this proclamation are availble for your
reference: one printed on 1.5 pages of standard size (8.5 x 11) and one
that fits on one large sheet, 11 x 17 inches. Please feel free to use
these in your meetings or share with others.
For ideas on how your circle can celebrate the IDP, please visit the IDP
page on the URI website:
http://www.uri.org/United_Nations.html. The official web site of the IDP
can be found at http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org.
Peace,
Stephen